The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
58
Score
The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Kissimmee restaurant, which scores around 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in freezer in prep area. Bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple containers throughout kitchen in dry storage areas - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
27
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live in dry storage Did not land on any food - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in cooler at front counter Lizzie side - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several throughout - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at end of main cookline **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment gaskets several throughout Walk in cooler fan covers - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish racks throughout **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer next to hot box in kitchen Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under counter in ware washing area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken quarters hot holding for 1 hour per operator (119F - Hot Holding) Operator put in oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar on wharf side Tried both temperature strip and chlorine, neither worked **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In container of heavy cream in reach in cooler at front counter on Lizzie side Operator discarded
01B-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live in dry storage Did not land on any food
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can in prep area Operator moved garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in cooler at front counter Lizzie side
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several throughout
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at end of main cookline **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One in hood over cookline Lizzie side
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handwashing sink wharf side **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment gaskets several throughout Walk in cooler fan covers
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish racks throughout **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer next to hot box in kitchen Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with produce stickers still on in make table across from hot box in kitchen Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under counter in ware washing area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On bar wharf side Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
27
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over prepped vegetables and sauces in walk in cooler Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pantry; raw tuna (45F - Cold Holding); saku tuna (48F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F- Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster bar; shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Operator immediately discarded Pantry; raw tuna (45F - Cold Holding); saku tuna (48F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F- Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Very hit and miss with date marking **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copy to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin metal Camaro Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes at bar Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table oyster bar 2 door cooler by ice machine Make table pantry Make table Lizzie
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice in ice machine Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In kitchen Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven cookline
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One in hood
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar Emailed copy to operator and he posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bucket of jambalaya sauce and cooked chicken in walk in cooler Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Handwashing sink in server area no trash can
33-06-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor in bar Operator put on a tray **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
18
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - high temp machine 146f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: High temp machine 154f after 2 tries. Three bay sink available in the establishment for warehouse and sani **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wharf dessert station - créme brulee held overnight (52F - Cold Holding); - whip cream held overnight (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: - Whipped cream held overnight 46 - raw tuna 46f-48f - hard boiled eggs 47f Manager voluntarily discarded all items . Put cooler out of service **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting board at all cook stations grooved and stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
64
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wharf dessert station - créme brulee held overnight (52F - Cold Holding); - whip cream held overnight (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice (67 - Hot Holding). Chef put back in reheat unit. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - high temp machine 146f. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - 4 most recent tags no date **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - sesame seared tuna - fresh ahi tuna steak **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting board at all cook stations grooved and stained **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - main bar dish machine (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - ice bin in main bar not covered, located next to opened windows **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. - scoop style ice bin/soda dispenser in customer area not blocked off from customer access. **Warning**
08B-62-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed avocado over cooked pasta **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
27
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty cup in sink oyster bar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler lizzy's
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop raw tuna and rice. Wharf **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door reach in cooler wharf Gaskets reach in cooler. Wharf **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood fan wharf **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Lizzys **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Jan 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado stored with rte foods
08B-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line on wharf side
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on grill reach in cooler Lizzie's Memphis bbq
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage area every container Operator removed and put in dish washer **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line on Memphis bbq side
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed to take off **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ.
How does The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Wharf at Sunset Walk/Lizzies Memphis Style BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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